SC Braga – Santa Clara

SC Braga host fourth‑placed Santa Clara in what promises to be a decisive clash in the league. Braga sit eighth with seven points from four games – two wins, a draw and a loss, and a narrow 6‑5 goal difference – while Santa Clara sit comfortably in fourth, unbeaten on the season with 14 points, four victories, two draws and a healthy 11‑4 margin. The gap in form is stark, and Braga will need to tighten up defensively if they hope to upset a Santa Clara side that has yet to taste defeat. A win for the hosts could propel them back into the top half, but the visitors will be confident that their unbeaten run and superior scoring record give them the edge.